#camp craft

A video from our groups graduation hike on Segment 9 of the CT last Sept. On the 8 mile hike in, I was chatting with some of the students about knowing your gear inside and out, and being able to set camp up in sub optimal conditions.   I mentioned I’ve set my tent up enough that I could do it blind folded.   Then one of the students made a bet with me... and the above video is the result.

No-Sew Woodland Critters: DIY a Sleepy Hedgehog with easy supplies

You don’t need anything fancy to make this delightful Sleepy Hedgehog, and the supply list is refreshingly short. Designer Debra Quartermain starts with a sock and a foam egg, adds some felt, and eight steps later, you’re done! No sewing required. Younger kids will want to play with this little hedgie, and older kids can DIY their own. If you missed it, be sure to check out Debra’s no-sew Sock…

A Shark Week craft for kids: DIY a Shark Pencil Holder

Shark Week, that annual celebration and exploration of everything shark, starts June 26th on the Discovery Channel. If you know a Shark Week fan, then do not miss this Shark Pencil Holder. I wouldn’t want to meet a shark in the ocean, but on a desktop, this pencil holder is pretty fun! Sometimes, it’s hard to find crafts for boys, so hang on to this one – they will love it! (And I’m sharing a…

Camp Craft Challenge: The One Billet Boil Up

by Todd Walker Camping is a time to renew friendships and experience the fellowship of kindred spirits. There is no other place quite like the glowing sticks of a campfire to rejuvenate my soul. Fun times at Georgia Bushcraft campouts are often around a fire. Fire challenges, to be more specific. Most competitions consist of bringing a container of water to a rolling boil. There are other ways to…

27 Basecamp Projects Guaranteed to Elevate Skills and Fun in the Woods

  By Todd Walker The thought of going to the woods for rest and relaxation is a foreign concept to most moderns. Others see it as an oasis. The later enjoy the simplicity of woods life for many reasons. Through experience, they’ve learned to be healthy, comfortable, and relaxed in the woods. Learning the art of “smoothin’ it” in the woods, as Nessmuk called it in , is well within reach for even…

A Glorified Shaving Horse: How to Build a Paring Ladder in the Woods

by Todd Walker When I first discovered this old device, my mind was officially blown at its simplicity. Peter Follansbee makes furniture with 17th century hand tools. His work and research is fascinating! If you search the term “Paring Ladder”, you’ll find his article which is responsible for the idea of this post. You won’t find much else on the internet about this apparatus. While carving a…